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Read MoreWeight Gain From Antidepressants Is Minimal: Study
There's not much difference in the amount gained between the various drugs, researchers say
While it has long been known that some antidepressants can help spur weight gain, a new study finds that the actual amount gained is usually small.
Read MoreThe onset of schizophrenic symptoms before the age of 12 is very rare; it is less than one-sixtieth as common as it is for adults. But being aware of early warning signs is still very important for the purpose of seeking care as soon as possible. Here are some early and later signs of childhood schizophrenia to watch for.
Read MoreSerious mental illness can take between seven and 24 years off a person's life, which is similar to or worse than the impact of heavy smoking, researchers report.
"We found that many mental health diagnoses are associated with a drop in life expectancy as great as that associated with smoking 20 or more cigarettes a day," Dr. Seena Fazel, of the department of psychiatry, at the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom, said in a university news release.
Read MoreSmartphone device uses voice analysis for early warning, researchers report
Read MoreA major investigation into whether mobile phones and other wireless technologies affect children's mental development is getting under way.
The study - funded by the government and industry - will track 2,500 11- and 12-year-olds from September.
Read MoreAre you planning the perfect, relaxing vacation? Are you looking forward to some much needed rest and relaxation? Do you envision sitting by the pool or the ocean, feeling peaceful? Have you had this vision before, only to be overcome with anxiety over your trip or focusing on everything that goes wrong during your vacation?
Read MoreAttention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a childhood condition that can last into adulthood in about one-third of cases.
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